The Fair Work Commission (“FWC”) has made a landmark ruling that could see more drivers and delivery workers in gig economy being given rights as employees instead of independent contractors. Deliveroo is appealing the decision, and if upheld, this could see the restructuring of the business model of many platform companies. The FWC ruled that… Read More
A divorce recognises, by law, the termination of a relationship and the end of legal responsibilities partners owe to one another. It often involves making arrangements in relation to property, children and spousal maintenance. Divorcing a partner is a major life event and can be a stressful and emotional time for you and your family…. Read More
In March of this year, the government passed the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill which made significant changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) regarding casual workers. Under the new laws, employers were given a 6-month grace period to make any adjustments to implement new rights for casual employees,… Read More
Family Law disputes can often be incredibly time consuming and place significant financial and emotional burdens on all the parties who are involved. These burdens are exacerbated by the delays and under-resourcing that is prevalent in the broader Family Court system. As such, there has been a push towards resolving disputes and finalising matters through… Read More
Under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), when a relationship ends, a party has an obligation to financially assist their former partner if that person is unable to adequately support themselves. This financial assistance is called spousal maintenance. Generally, spousal maintenance will only be ordered where there is a significant disparity in the incomes of… Read More